How Elite Athletes Train For The World's Biggest Games

Athletes competing at the upcoming Winter Olympics will experience an intense level of emotional pressure.

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The athletes competing at the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea have spent years preparing themselves, psychologically as well as physically. Elite athletes experience an intense level of emotional pressure during competitions, must maintain focus during countless hours of training, and be able to let go of setbacks to prepare for the next competition .

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